In early 2000, both Roberson and Luckett were replaced with Williams and Farrah Franklin; however, Franklin quit after five months, leaving the group as a trio. Their third album, Survivor (2001), whose themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, produced the worldwide hits "Independent Women", "Survivor" and "Bootylicious. In 2001, they announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers. The trio reunited three years later for the release of their fifth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004), which spawned the international hits "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier (feat. T.I. & Lil' Wayne)". Since the group's official disbandment in 2006, Knowles, Rowland and Williams have reunited several times, including at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and 2018 Coachella festival.
Destiny's Child has sold more than sixty million records worldwide to date. Billboard ranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time, the ninth most successful artist/band of the 2000s, placed the group 68th in its All-Time Hot 100 Artists list in 2008 and in December 2016, the magazine ranked them as the 90th most successful dance club artist of all time. The group was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and once for Best R&B Song.
Stay
Destiny's Child Lyrics
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Just your tender sweet loving
I know you've got your things to do
But tell me what means more to you
Hanging out with me or with your boys
Sometimes I do get lonely
No you and no one to hold me
Is that what keeps you hanging 'round?
Is that the only way to win your heart?
Well if I loved you a little bit longer
If my love was a little bit stronger
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay
If I granted all of your wishes
Give you more than touches and kisses
Would you stay, stay?
I need you to stay
I'll be, be yours forever
But can we keep us together?
I know the time is drawing near
I've promised you, has it been a year?
Baby, now I'm ready, will you stay, stay?
If I loved you a little bit longer
If my love was a little bit stronger
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay
If I granted all of your wishes
Give you more than touches and kisses
Would you stay, stay? (Baby)
I need you to stay (oh)
Every night I lay and think about it
If you love me you could live without it
But I don't wanna do you that way
No no no no no
I don't know exactly what I'm feelin'
I'm kinda scared but I'm then kinda willing
Will you promise me just one thing? (Thing, oh, no)
No matter what, you're gonna stay
If I loved you a little bit longer
If my love was a little bit stronger
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay
If I granted all of your wishes
Give you more than touches and kisses
Would you stay, stay?
I need you to stay
If I loved you a little bit longer
If my love was a little bit stronger
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay
If I granted all of your wishes
Give you more than touches and kisses
Would you stay, stay?
I need you to stay
If I loved you a little bit longer
If my love was a little bit stronger
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay
Thou shall cherish life
The song "Stay" by Destiny's Child is a plea to a lover to stay committed and not give in to the temptation of spending more time with his friends than with her. The song opens with the singer admitting that she doesn't need any material things; all she wants is her lover's love and attention. She questions whether his priority is spending time with her or with his friends. She further reveals that sometimes she feels lonely when he's not with her and wonders if the only reason he wants to be with her is for physical intimacy. She tries to convince him that if he stayed with her, she would love him even more and give him all he desires.
The chorus of the song is a repeated plea to her lover to stay with her. She questions whether her love is enough and offers to give him everything he desires if he stays with her. She is aware that time is a factor in their relationship and wants to know if he is ready to commit to her.
Through the verses, the songwriters explore insecurity and the fear of losing the person you love. The singer is vulnerable and her fears of rejection are exposed. She questions whether her love is enough and whether her lover will still choose her over his friends. She is unsure about her feelings but is willing to take a chance with him if he promises to stay.
Overall, "Stay" is a powerful plea for commitment and reassurance that the person you love will remain by your side no matter what. It is a relatable song that speaks to the insecurities and vulnerabilities of relationships and the importance of communication and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I want for nothing
I have everything I need except for your love.
Just your tender sweet loving
All I need is your affection and care.
I know you've got your things to do
I understand that you have your own priorities and responsibilities.
But tell me what means more to you
Let me know what matters to you the most in life.
Hanging out with me or with your boys
Decide whether spending time with me or with your friends is more important.
Sometimes I do get lonely
I often feel sad and alone without you.
No you and no one to hold me
Without you, I have no one to comfort and embrace me.
You want so much to lay me down
You desire a physical intimacy with me.
Is that what keeps you hanging 'round?
Is physical intimacy the only reason for you to stay with me?
Is that the only way to win your heart?
Do you only seek physical intimacy to love me?
Well if I loved you a little bit longer
If my love were to last longer and be deeper.
If my love was a little bit stronger
If my affection was even more powerful and meaningful.
Would you stay, stay?
Would you remain with me?
Baby, please stay
My love for you is so strong that I implore you to stay with me.
If I granted all of your wishes
If I fulfilled all of your desires and dreams.
Give you more than touches and kisses
Provide you with more than just physical affection.
Would you stay, stay?
Would you remain with me?
I need you to stay
I cannot imagine my life without you, I need you to stay with me.
I'll be, be yours forever
I promise to be forever committed and loyal to you.
But can we keep us together?
I question whether or not we can stay together.
I know the time is drawing near
I am aware that change is imminent and impending.
I've promised you, has it been a year?
Has it truly been a year since I made my promise to you?
Baby, now I'm ready, will you stay, stay?
I am ready to commit to you, will you commit to me as well?
Every night I lay and think about it
I constantly contemplate the state of our relationship every night.
If you love me you could live without it
If you truly love me, you could live without certain things for me.
But I don't wanna do you that way
But I do not want to take you for granted.
No no no no no
No, I do not want to harm our relationship.
I don't know exactly what I'm feelin'
I am uncertain about my own emotions.
I'm kinda scared but I'm then kinda willing
I am afraid to take risks, but am still open to the possibility of staying with you.
Will you promise me just one thing? (Thing, oh, no)
Can you promise me something?
No matter what, you're gonna stay
Promise me that no matter what happens, you will stay committed to our relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL SIMMONS
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Karen de Aquino
Stay (Tradução)
Baby, eu não quero nada
somente seu delicado doce amor
Eu sei que você tem suas coisas para fazer
Mas, diga-me o que significa mais para você
Sair comigo ou com seus rapazes
Às vezes eu me sinto sozinha
Sem você e sem ninguém para me abraçar
Você quer tanto dormir comigo
É por isso que você fica por perto?
Esse é o único jeito de ganhar seu coração?
Bem, se eu amasse você um pouco mais
Se meu amor fosse um pouco mais forte
Você ficaria, ficaria?
Baby, por favor, fique
Se eu atendesse todos os seus desejos
Desse a você mais do que carícias e beijos
Você ficaria, ficaria?
Eu preciso que você fique
Eu serei, serei sua para sempre
Mas nós podemos ficar juntos?
Eu sei que o tempo está se aproximando
Eu te prometi, já faz um ano
Baby, agora eu estou pronta, você ficará?
Fique
Toda noite eu deito e penso sobre isso
Se você me amasse, você poderia viver sem isso
Mas eu não quero fazer amor com você daquele jeito, não não
Eu não sei exatamente o que estou sentindo
Eu estou com medo, mas estou com vontade
você promete só uma coisa?
Não importa o que aconteça, você ficará
Você deve apreciar a vida
JKIR
[Intro: Beyoncé]
Oh, oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
Oh-oh ooh
Oh-ooh, ooh
[Verse 1: Beyoncé]
Baby, I want for nothing
Just your tender sweet loving
I know you've got your things to do
But tell me what means more to you
Hangin' out with me or with your boys?
Sometimes, I do get lonely
With no 'you' and no one to hold me
You want so much to lay me down
Is that what keeps you hangin' around
Is that the only way to win your heart?
[Chorus]
Well, if I loved you a little bit longer
If my love was a little bit stronger
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay
If I granted all of your wishes
Give you more than touches and kisses
Would you stay, stay?
I need you to stay
[Verse 2: Beyoncé]
I'll be, be yours forever
But can we keep us together?
I know the time is drawing near
I've promised you, has it been a year?
Baby, now I'm ready
Will you stay? Stay
[Chorus]
Well, if I loved you a little bit longer
If my love was a little bit stronger
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay
If I granted all of your wishes
Give you more than touches and kisses
Would you stay, stay?
I need you to stay (Baby, oh)
[Bridge: Beyoncé]
Every night I lay and think about it
If you love me, you could live without it
But I don't wanna do you that way
No no, no no no, no
I don't know exactly what I'm feelin'
I'm kinda scared but then I'm kinda willin'
Will you promise me just one thing? (Thing, oh no)
No matter what you're gonna stay
[Chorus]
Well, if I loved you a little bit longer
If my love was a little bit stronger
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay
If I granted all of your wishes
Give you more than touches and kisses
Would you stay, stay?
I need you to stay
Well, if I loved you a little bit longer
If my love was a little bit stronger
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay
If I granted all of your wishes (Stay, stay)
Give you more than touches and kisses (Stay, stay)
Would you stay, stay?
I need you to stay (Stay, stay, stay)
If I loved you a little bit longer (Stay, please stay)
If my love was a little bit stronger (Stay, please stay)
Would you stay, stay?
Baby, please stay (Stay, stay, stay)
[Commandment #14: LeToya]
Thou shalt cherish life
Red Zoom
My favorite song on the album. Beyoncé's vocal was SO strong, especially leading to the bridge, end of bridge, and the riffing at the end. Pure R&B!
L. M.
so basically the whole song
Darkskinss
All of the girls slayed this song. I love the warmth and beautiful melodic balladry of the track. Beyonce's voice had so much color and conviction on this track. Her runs and melismas were not to played with here.
Fajar Zakri
I wish Kelly had done the second verse tbh
Bebe Heart
I wish they would've released this as a single and won a grammy for it. This song is honestly perfect, especially the vocal arrangement
Fajar Zakri
I always thought this would have been the perfect final single for the TWOTW era. It could have been released at the tail end of 2000 with a winter vibe, all the girls wearing white in serene, natural settings... Which means Independent Women would not have happened, but no formation shake up, a couple extra singles from TWOTW (So Good being the other one), hey, if only!
Ashley Scott
I know, right? I loved this beautiful song ever since I was a little girl and to this day I remember listening to each track and looking forward to it playing but to be honest I never thought about how fast Beyonce would melt my heart on the bridge the way she did.
cablonku
Music truly is medicine. I was feeling sick and then I listened to this song and immediately felt better. Beautiful.
Joshua McDowell
I'm still hoping and waiting for a Destiny's Child reunion album and tour with Beyonce, Kelly, Michelle, Letoya and Latavia. That would be dope.
Ebonee Nicole
Yessss that would be great!!